New vote set for March 23 after 'unity' government crumbles in just 7 months; Netanyahu promises huge win, but polls suggest tough race, with main threat from parties to his right
Lawmakers vote 49 to 47 against legislation that would have given Likud, Blue and White extra time to reach compromise; Knesset set to dissolve on Tuesday at midnight
Netanyahu’s party accuses Gantz of reneging on agreement, while defense minister — in isolation over exposure to virus — says he expects PM to refuse his ‘final offer’
No deal by Tuesday night means vote is triggered automatically; defense minister said pushing for compromise on justice minister's powers, angering his party members
Likud responds that concessions will be necessary as it seeks to re-adjust agreement between parties days before budget deadline, as Blue and White's popularity continues to fall
Blue and White leader meets with party members to gauge reactions if elections are called, or if they are averted by him compromising on budget demands or premiership rotation
Yali Rothenberg tells directors-general that cabinet failed to review already drawn up legal adjustments to legislation that would make restraints necessary
Legal officials say coalition must agree on budget by midnight next Tuesday -- not Wednesday as previously thought -- as sources report no contact between Likud, Blue and White
AG presses Netanyahu and Gantz to advance 2020-2021 budget; Finance Ministry to present 2021 proposal to PM, as Blue and White mulls dissolving ailing coalition
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